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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who helps Walker throughout his oral examination?
(a) Sloane.
(b) Lomax.
(c) Finch.
(d) Masters.

2. What does Stoner find unfavorable at work after Lomax takes over the English department?
(a) His teaching schedule.
(b) He only has one class.
(c) He has less seminars.
(d) He loses his office.

3. How does Stoner describe his relationship with Edith after beginning an affair with Katherine?
(a) Much worse.
(b) Livilier.
(c) More abusive.
(d) Friendlier.

4. How does Stoner feel his presence is to Katherine that makes him stop seeing her in Chapter XII?
(a) Burdensome.
(b) Welcomed.
(c) Annoying.
(d) Exciting.

5. Who does Stoner learn will be the new head of the English department from Finch?
(a) Finch.
(b) Frye.
(c) Lomax.
(d) Katherine.

6. What is the name of the graduate student Stoner meets with at the beginning of Chapter IX?
(a) Charles Walker.
(b) Katherine Driscoll.
(c) David Masters.
(d) Ed Frye.

7. What is Stoner certain of regarding Katherine when he realizes he has feelings for her?
(a) She is too young.
(b) She isn't interested in him.
(c) She is in love with him.
(d) She is too old.

8. How late is Stoner for his appointment with Katherine to discuss her paper?
(a) An hour.
(b) 2 hours.
(c) 15 minutes.
(d) 30 minutes.

9. Who begins questioning Walker during his oral examination that dashes Stoner's hopes for him?
(a) Holland.
(b) Frye.
(c) Lomax.
(d) Stoner.

10. Where does Stoner begin spending his time after Edith remodels his study?
(a) The university.
(b) The beach.
(c) The library.
(d) A park.

11. How does Stoner note his efforts to fail Walker ended in Chapter XI?
(a) They were somewhat successful.
(b) The were successful.
(c) They failed.
(d) They were dismissed.

12. Who does Edith begin using against Stoner after her father's death?
(a) Katherine.
(b) Ed.
(c) David.
(d) Grace.

13. How long is Stoner and Katherine's only trip away together?
(a) A month.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) A week.
(d) 3 days.

14. Who is described as being only a little annoyed by Katherine and Stoner's relationship?
(a) Lomax.
(b) Edith.
(c) Katherine's husband.
(d) Grace.

15. How does Edith buy new clothes after her father's death?
(a) She steals them.
(b) Money from her mother.
(c) Money left in the will.
(d) She gets a job.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many minutes are professors allowed to question Walker during his oral examination?

2. What is the only reason Stoner won't leave Edith?

3. What does Stoner question Walker about to see his basic knowledge during his oral examination?

4. What is the name of the young woman who audits Stoner's seminar?

5. What does Lomax claim was the reason that Stoner was prejudiced against Walker?

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